UPDATE 2 Police seeking witnesses to act of indecency in Coombs - Man charged
Update provided 8.30am Saturday, 27 April 2024
A 70-year-old man, allegedly involved in the act of indecency we posted about on Tuesday, has been identified and charged with committing an act of indecency in the presence of people under the age of 16. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Saturday, 27 April 2024).
Police would like to reassure the community that there is no ongoing threat to public safety, however would urge anyone who witnessed the alleged incident in Coombs on Monday, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone who witnesses any indecent act in public is urged to contact police immediately on 131 444.
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Update provided 1.20pm Wednesday, 24 April 2024.
ACT Policing is releasing an image of the jogger who is believed to have witnessed the alleged act of indecency committed in Coombs earlier this week.
The jogger was wearing a pink top and dark pants.
If you are the person depicted in the image, please contact Crime Stoppers. Information can be provided anonymously.
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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged act of indecency committed in Coombs yesterday afternoon.
About 1pm yesterday (Monday, 22 April 2024), three teenagers were fishing on the Molonglo River in Coombs when they noticed a man nearby.
The man then allegedly committed an indecent act, but was disturbed by a passerby who was jogging through the area.
The man is described as being between 40 - 50 years of age with grey hair, and was wearing beige pants.
Police would particularly like to speak to the jogger, who is believed to have witnessed the alleged incident.
Anyone else who was on the Bicentennial National Trail in the vicinity of the Molonglo River and witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7730982. Information can be provided anonymously.
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